So here are three decisions I made at the beginning of the year. And now, 5 months later, I am so grateful for the courage to make them. My life is better, my kids are even happier, and my marriage is stronger.<\/p>\n
1. Putting my health first. I have neglected my health for years. It all started with my first pregnancy. After I gained that weight, I just got caught up with motherhood, became full of excuses, and I put myself last. This year I finally realized how crazy that was, especially with my strong family history of strokes, so I changed things. I now eat better (although I do indulge at times) and I workout 4-5 times a week. I feel better, I can focus more, and my confidence is increasing. I also have more energy to play with my kids and I am less cranky when I interact with my husband. Everyone wins!<\/p>\n
2. Saying \u201cno.\u201d. I love to take on new projects, and I hate to let people down. It can pose a problem because if I take on too much, I will inevitably let people down, and no one wins. I end up burning myself out, while also damaging relationships. I am now very careful about what I agree to do. And when an opportunity arises that I just can\u2019t pass up, I ask myself what am I willing to let go of so I can take it on. Saying \u201cno\u201d to others more often gives me the chance to say \u201cyes\u201d to my loved ones more often. That has made all the difference.<\/p>\n
3. Praying more often. I consider myself a woman of faith. I believe that everything I am, and everything I will be, is because of Him. That said, I realized that the busy-ness of life had me praying just once a day and that just wasn\u2019t enough. Now I pray all day, every day. I pray in the car, at my computer, in the bathroom \u2013 wherever I can. Doing that helps me stay calm, it nourishes my soul and it helps me keep my life in perspective \u2013 all things that help me step up my game as a mother and a wife. I thank God for that.<\/p>\n
Source: candidbelle.com<\/p>\n
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